Castello Monaci Artas Primitivo 2016

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There are 2 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Robust and flavorful. Aromas of dates, prune, smoke and dried herbs. Full bodied, vibrant acidity with lots of dried fruit and herbs on the palate. Enjoy with Italian sausage or pizza with herbed tomato sauce.

Jon Steeves rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Voluptuous depth, fruit forward, ripe red berry with big dried prune, and elegant savoury. Medium plus acidity, full bodied, medium plus alcohol, despite bottle declaration of 16.5% abv . This wine stands on its own as a fruit-forward, full-bodied Puglia Zin (Primitivo), ruby red with long finish and persistence of dried red fruit and prunes. Tasted 2016 vintage in August 2018. 91 points

Natalie's Review

Castello Monaci Artas Primitivo 2016, Puglia IGT, Italy: Lots of campfire smoke on the nose and palate from oak aging on this robust Italian red wine made from the Primitivo grape. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2018-2022. 124925 13.50% D 750 mL $25.00 Score: 88/100. August 30, 2018 Full Review

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